1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1961 Riley 4
To start off, 1961 Riley 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Riley 4 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1961 Riley 4 | |
Make | Abarth | Riley |
Model | 850 | 4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |